Weight stalling

[hrgray91 17]

I am about 5 weeks post op. I have already lost about 32 lbs but the last 2 weeks I have been the same weight and have not lost anymore. Really the only thing I eat is meat to get all my daily Protein. And I have been very active daily. However I have not gone to the gym, but I do take walks. Has this happened to anyone else?

[Wendy L 8]

It happens to everybody eventually. Stalls, as frustrating as they are, are a part of the journey. I honestly believe that if you are sticking to the plan, other things are just going on with your body, and you should not panic. My last stall (and biggest one) lasted 10 full days. I was very frustrated. In the end I decided I was not getting enough fat (counterintuitive, I know) and purposely added a little olive oil into my diet. Coincidence or not, the stall broke and in the 10 days since, I am down 5 1/2 pounds (141 total). So I guess my best advice to you is stick firm with the plan, and also take a good look at your diet and adjust where necessary. Ps. I haven't joined a gym yet either, but it's definitely around the corner for me now.

[Carlotta1 401]

Like Wendy posted....stalls are part of the process. At 5 weeks I was probably eating 50-600 calories per day. I also had about two stalls in 3.5 months that last for about two weeks.. IT is with these stalls that we need to be resilient and focus as to why we had wls..to be healthy ..for the rest of your life.

[NMJG 1,266]

Stalls are very common and happen to practically everyone. Losing weight is a stair step, not a continual line. Be patient and stay the course, all will be well

[hrgray91 17]

Thanks for the reply guys. I figured it was normal. Will stay on track . I still feel great about my decision, today I found a pair of pants I have not worn in a long time, decided to try them and they fit! Very exciting!

[Tanya Reichard Voorhees 2]

I find it very frustrating when I read tips like "have you tried to lower your calories/increase your exercise?"

After weight loss surgery you are WELL below the caloric limit recommended by nutrition specialists. You should be exercising your body in some way as most doctors require an exercise routine pre-op.

The human body does not always work like clockwork and the calories in>calories burned equation does not always work consistently for everyone. There are hormones at work, especially in a female body, that regulate Fluid retention and metabolism. I have found almost 4 months post-surgery that I always, like clockwork, stall as I am leading up to ovulation. I will have a week to 10 days (this time, sadly, it has been 15 days) where, even though I am eating under 1000 calories a day and working out 30 min, 3-times a week, that the scale WILL NOT BUDGE. That gives me only 2 to 3 weeks a month of optimal weight loss. The week I ovulate I am just NOT gonna lose anythingl.

I hate it and I get discouraged and I cut my carbohydrates and up my Protein and drink more Water in a feeble attempt to get the scale to move, but it just won't. Not until my endocrine system is ready to let it go... I am a victim of this hormone cycle. The only thing to do is ride it out and know it happens to everyone.

Even if I never lost another pound, the 61 pounds I have lost since I started this journey have been enough for me to say it was totally worth it, stalls and all.

[bagonian74 176]

Hi hrgry91 every body stalls it happen to me too about the same time too now I am 6 months and 90 pounds down. It's frustrating when u stall but just keep walking I go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week and I love it.

[hrgray91 17]

Thanks guys!

[donnascell 17]

I find it very frustrating when I read tips like "have you tried to lower your calories/increase your exercise?"

After weight loss surgery you are WELL below the caloric limit recommended by nutrition specialists. You should be exercising your body in some way as most doctors require an exercise routine pre-op.

The human body does not always work like clockwork and the calories in>calories burned equation does not always work consistently for everyone. There are hormones at work, especially in a female body, that regulate Fluid retention and metabolism. I have found almost 4 months post-surgery that I always, like clockwork, stall as I am leading up to ovulation. I will have a week to 10 days (this time, sadly, it has been 15 days) where, even though I am eating under 1000 calories a day and working out 30 min, 3-times a week, that the scale WILL NOT BUDGE. That gives me only 2 to 3 weeks a month of optimal weight loss. The week I ovulate I am just NOT gonna lose anythingl.

I hate it and I get discouraged and I cut my carbohydrates and up my Protein and drink more Water in a feeble attempt to get the scale to move, but it just won't. Not until my endocrine system is ready to let it go... I am a victim of this hormone cycle. The only thing to do is ride it out and know it happens to everyone.

Even if I never lost another pound, the 61 pounds I have lost since I started this journey have been enough for me to say it was totally worth it, stalls and all.

---This is my problem too! Omg its driving me nuts!

[Jayson 15]

Even though the scale don't move keep measuring the waist with a tape measure once a week you will see a reduction regardless.

[CrazyJaney 775]

I'm 2.5 weeks post op. I'm in a stall and it's so frustrating. I lost 28 preop which was great but only 17 (not only but you know) since surg - pretty Much all of that in 10 days. So 45 pounds since last August. I've read all about the 3 week stall and I kept telling myself to just let it go but it's harder to deal with than I thought it would be. I'm doing everything right, except exercising. Do you exercise when you're eating 600 calories a day? I'm lightheaded and muscle fatigued when I just carry something. Maybe I'm rushing it. I just really don't want to screw this up, I mean, really! I did this huge thing to help insure suscess. How utterly frustrating it is to stall!!!!! I too hold onto weight during my period, at least I did presleeve. To eat 600 calories a day and not lose weight is just really discouraging. I'm sorry I'm venting on your thread. I've read everything I can and *know* it's normal but in the back of my mind, it feels like failure.

[bagonian74 176]

Crazy Janey don't give up it happens to me too keep walking everyday I am 6 months post op and 90 pounds down now I am stalling I need to loose 39 more to my goal so I am with u don't give up u are only 2 weeks u cannot do nothing heavy right now just walk everyday I never stop exercising till surgery

[hrgray91 17]

I have actually been very positive about my stall. I think we see people losing weight so fast/ plus we think about what we had done to our stomach and think "hey I could have done this without the surgery". Things get better. I didn't start to get any energy until I started eating food on my 4th week post op. I have been walking and I recently have gone back to the gym. I have already been on a stall for 2 weeks it's crazy but I have already lost 35 lbs and I am starting to feel better about myself! Remember we not only got the surgery done because we wanted to loose weight but also because we wanted a healthier life style. Make sure your getting all your protien! Don't starve your body! Get plenty of sleep! Take you Multivitamins and B12 etc... I have been awful about mine my Vitamins make me sick! I'm going to try and take them at night! Hopefully that works!

[kzara 0]

quote name="Wendy L" post="3416171" timestamp="1396016103"]

It happens to everybody eventually. Stalls, as frustrating as they are, are a part of the journey. I honestly believe that if you are sticking to the plan, other things are just going on with your body, and you should not panic. My last stall (and biggest one) lasted 10 full days. I was very frustrated. In the end I decided I was not getting enough fat (counterintuitive, I know) and purposely added a little olive oil into my diet. Coincidence or not, the stall broke and in the 10 days since, I am down 5 1/2 pounds (141 total). So I guess my best advice to you is stick firm with the plan, and also take a good look at your diet and adjust where necessary. Ps. I haven't joined a gym yet either, but it's definitely around the corner for me now.

[kzara 0]

quote name="Wendy L" post="3416171" timestamp="1396016103"]

It happens to everybody eventually. Stalls, as frustrating as they are, are a part of the journey. I honestly believe that if you are sticking to the plan, other things are just going on with your body, and you should not panic. My last stall (and biggest one) lasted 10 full days. I was very frustrated. In the end I decided I was not getting enough fat (counterintuitive, I know) and purposely added a little olive oil into my diet. Coincidence or not, the stall broke and in the 10 days since, I am down 5 1/2 pounds (141 total). So I guess my best advice to you is stick firm with the plan, and also take a good look at your diet and adjust where necessary. Ps. I haven't joined a gym yet either, but it's definitely around the corner for me now.